First, the good news: Made In Chelsea is alive and very well. After a massive 27 seasons (yes, you read that right), the show isn’t going anywhere. The cast is still wearing pastels, falling in and out of love, and sipping rosé on the King’s Road like their lives depend on it.
As of late 2026, the most recent season (season 27) wrapped up its run in the UK this past spring. For international viewers, that usually means a delay of a few weeks to a couple of months on services like Hayu or Amazon Prime. So if you’re still catching up, you’re not late to the party—you’re just elegantly fashionable.
The next season, season 28, is reportedly already in production. The cast has been spotted filming in London, Monaco, and a few secret countryside locations. That usually signals a release window of early to mid-2026.
Why the Wait? The MIC Production Puzzle
Unlike a reality show that pumps out episodes weekly, Made In Chelsea films in blocks. They call them “summer” and “winter” seasons. This keeps the timeline authentic—no one wants to see a Christmas party filmed in July.
Another factor? The cast’s real lives. Stars like Olivia Bentley, Sam Thompson, and Miles Nazaire have side hustles. They have fashion lines, podcasts, and actual jobs. Filming has to fit around their busy schedules of being fabulously dramatic.
Fun fact: The show’s producer, Monkey Kingdom, often uses a six-month gap between seasons. This lets the drama marinate. Think of it like a fine wine—or a particularly volatile breakup on Instagram.
Prime Video: Made in Chelsea - Season 27
